Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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